Silver Navajo Tufacast Basket Weave Design Bracelet by Tony Bowman 2L08K Leather who collected Native American Jewelry

who collected Native American Jewelry and art in the 1970-1990's

The clip itself is made out of nickel

scalloped edges

likely corn

Description: Hopi artist

Silver Navajo Tufacast Basket Weave Design Bracelet by Tony Bowman 2L08K Leather who collected Native American JewelryDescription: This piece is a stunning example of the artistry of the Navajo silversmith. Each piece is handmade out of sterling silver. Tufa casting is an old Navajo technique where the impression of the bracelet is carved in volcanic stone (tufa stone) and the molten melted is poured into the impression. This was one of the very first techniques that the Navajo created in the late 1800's. This style is often mistaken as "sand casting", as tufa